Call for Applications: Melvin M.S. Goo Writing Fellowship (US & China)

This East-West Center fellowship is supported by a generous endowment from the Melvin M.S. Goo Memorial Fund.

Funding Information

• The Melvin M.S. Goo Writing Fellowship will award US$10,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be a national or permanent resident of either the United States or the People’s Republic of China.
• The project:
  • May be produced in either (or both) English or a Chinese language variety (applications must be submitted in English).
  • Must be published or otherwise made publicly accessible in the United States and/or China; potential mediums include publication in print, print or online periodicals, etc.
  • Must be an original work; completed or published projects will not be considered.
  • Must be completed and delivered (i.e. published or distributed) by the end of 2024.

Requirements

• Project proposal (maximum six pages) outlining:
  • the main narrative or premise of the project;
  • how the project will serve the Fellowship’s mission of fostering understanding between the People’s Republic of China and the United States;
  • the medium(s) in which the project will be presented (e.g. article or series of articles, book, print or online periodical, etc.);
  • anticipated interviewees, collaborators, or other resources;
  • anticipated travel planned for the project;
  • a preliminary timeline and internal deadlines;
  • the project’s intended outlet for publication or distribution; and
  • the project’s anticipated audience reach (e.g. circulation, viewership, etc.).
• At least three representative examples of prior work (e.g. writing samples, digital portfolio, etc.).
• Two (2) professional references with letters of recommendation.

For more information, visit East-West Center.